used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
a female human offspring
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
and nothing more
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
overworkverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
use too much
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
Salome's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
carry out
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
a special situation
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. and Miss Rochester were dismayed when they found that the girl was going to be sick on their hands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What shall we do with her?” the latter asked of her mother, when they found that she was too ill to be moved, and had become so delirious that it would be impossible to conceal her identity if any one were admitted to their rooms.
at the time that
From this reading We have now filled the gap between the time of Salome’s disappearance from her husband’s home, and the day when Mrs. Rochester and her daughter discovered her identity, upon removing her disguise when she fainted in the hall outside their door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After her second swoon in their room, she revived only to be seized with a fierce fever, and it became evident that she must now pay the penalty of her recent overwork—that weary nature demanded rest and would have it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There is only one thing that can be done at present,” Mrs. Rochester remarked, after a few moments of thought: “you must take her place, and wait upon Dr. Winthrop, while I look after her.”
